Chapter 5 The car sped off , leaving him shouting into the wind . Back at the wedding , Stanley just stared at the diamond on his finger- the same one he'd slipped on last night when Elodie begged for a proposal . The idea of her marrying a guy with that kind of reputation made his stomach twist , but he still went through the motions . Right as he moved to lift the veil , the bride ducked behind her bouquet . She didn't lower it until the vows , stepping toward him from the far side of the flower arch . Bit by bit , her face came into focus . " Stanley Hamilton , do you take Elodie Weston to be your lawfully wedded wife , to love , honor , and cherish her for as long as you both shall live ? " The name hit him like a jolt . Everyone waited for his " I do . " Instead , he stood frozen , voice hollow . " How ... How could it be you ? " Eyes red , he grabbed Elodie's shoulders . " What is this ? How did YOU end up as the bride ? " Tears brimmed in her eyes . She grabbed his hand and pressed it to her chest . " I begged Vivienne forever , and she finally said yes to us . Stanley , I'm the one marrying you - aren't you happy ? " Normally , one frown from her and he'd be tripping over an apology . This time , he stayed quiet . His chest rose and fell hard , his mind stuck on that reflection in the car window and Vivienne acting off all week . She'd loved him so much - how could she just hand off their wedding ? Marrying a guy with that kind of reputation ... she must've felt cornered . He didn't let his mind go there . No clue why the pain in his chest cut so deep . He shoved Elodie away and staggered out of the wedding . Stanley's hands trembled on the wheel as he tore back to the Weston house . He burst into Vivienne's room - empty , like she'd never been there . " Vivienne ! Get out here ! What is this ? You love me - how could you marry someone else ? " Nothing . 1/2 Chapter 5 Clutching his chest , he yanked open the closet . A big suitcase sat inside . Everything he'd ever given her was packed away . Even her favorite heels . At the bottom , a crumpled betrothal agreement - Vivienne's name scratched out , Elodie's written in . Stanley slumped against the wall , sliding to the floor . He took a steadying breath and grabbed his phone . " Book me the first flight to Northvale . " *** +25 Bonus The plane landed in Northvale way past dark . I stepped off , wedding dress trailing like a bad decision , and spotted him right away - tall , sharp , unmistakable . Ciel Clementine , head of the Clementine family . My brand - new husband . People said he was a shark in business and a monster at home . The kind who left gold diggers cracked and hollow . Elodie lasted a year before she spiraled and jumped . A chill slid down my spine as I stopped in front of him . His eyes dropped to the dress , brow ticking up . " I'm Vivienne Weston , I- " He didn't bother listening . Just flicked his fingers at his butler and walked off . Not interesting at all